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Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Badakusastalli, Rangeilunda, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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April 2, 2026

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Badakusastalli, Rangeilunda, Odisha [Updated-2026]

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overview of Badakusasthalli village (also spelled Badakusasthali or Badakustalli) in the Rangeilunda block of Ganjam district, Odisha.

This village is of significant note, as it is the namesake and headquarters of the Badakusasthalli Gram Panchayat, which administers four villages . Furthermore, the panchayat has been officially approved for merger into the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) as part of the city’s urban expansion .

The table below summarizes the key details of the village for a quick overview.

Feature	Details
📌 Location	Gopalpur Tehsil / Rangeilunda Block, Ganjam district
🏘️ Gram Panchayat	Badakusasthalli (village is the panchayat headquarters)
📬 Pincode	760007
🗺️ Area	Not specified
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population (2011)	1,984
🏠 Households	442
🗳️ Constituency	Gopalpur (Assembly), Berhampur (Parliament)
🏙️ Nearest City	Brahmapur (Berhampur) – 8 km away
📊 Development Score	Village Score: 51.5 (2018)

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (as per 2011 Census)

As per the 2011 Census, Badakustalli village has a total population of 1,984 people, with 442 households .

Detailed demographic figures for the village are given below:

Particulars	Total	Male	Female
Total Population	1,984	1,016	968
Literate Population	1,304	765	539
Illiterate Population	680	251	429

Key demographic highlights:

Sex Ratio: 953 females per 1,000 males (calculated from 968 females to 1,016 males), which is slightly lower than the state average .
Average Household Size: Approximately 4 persons per house .
Literacy Rate: 65.73% (Male: 75.30%, Female: 55.68%) .
Official Language: Oriya, with Hindi and Telugu also spoken .

📊 Development & Performance Scores

According to Mission Antyodaya surveys (which measure village development across various parameters, with higher scores indicating better performance), Badakusasthalli has received the following scores :

Metric	Score
Village Score (2018 Survey)	51.5

The Gram Panchayat’s Composite Index Score (a broader development measure) is not specified, but the village score of 51.5 indicates a moderate to good level of development.

🏘️ Villages in Badakusasthalli Gram Panchayat

The Badakusasthalli Gram Panchayat (GP Code: 117950) administers a total of 4 villages . This panchayat has also been approved for merger into the Berhampur Municipal Corporation .

The villages under Badakusasthalli Gram Panchayat and their development scores are:

Village Name	Village Code	Population (2011)	2018 Score
Badakustalli (Main Village)	412610	1,984	51.5
Badagumula	412613	1,674	44.0
Sanakustalli	412611	Not available	52.5
Palligumula	412612	855	39.5

Source: Mission Antyodaya 2019 data and 2011 Census

Population details for other villages :

Badagumula: Population 1,674 (851 males, 823 females) with 332 households; literacy rate 63.32%
Palligumula: Population 855 (428 males, 427 females) with 172 households; literacy rate 70.41%; Scheduled Caste population 94

🏛️ Local Governance & Urban Expansion

Badakusasthalli Gram Panchayat is the local self-governing body. As per available data:

Gram Panchayat Code: 117950
Block Panchayat: Rangeilunda (Block Code: 3745)
Total Households in Panchayat: 1,119 households (as per SECC data)

Merger with Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC):
In a significant development for the region, the Badakusasthalli Gram Panchayat was one of 13 panchayats formally approved for merger into the Berhampur Municipal Corporation in July 2025 . This decision reflects the growing momentum toward expanding BeMC’s jurisdiction to accommodate the city’s increasing population, infrastructural needs, and urban sprawl. The panchayat had earlier expressed its willingness to merge with the corporation and conveyed its resolution to the Ganjam district administration .

Income Source	Households	Percentage
Cultivation	51	4.56%
Manual Casual Labour	875	78.19%
Non-agricultural Enterprise	9	0.8%
Others	154	13.76%

School Type	Availability
Primary School	Available
Middle School	Available
Secondary School	Not available in village

Facility Type	Status
Primary Health Sub-Centre	Available
Primary Health Centre (PHC)	Available at Pattapur
Community Health Centre (CHC)	Available at Keluapalli (4.9 km)
Urban Health Centre	Available at LIC Colony, Ankuli (4.2 km)
Gopalpur Community Clinic	Available (4.0 km)

Water Source	Status
Tap Water	Not available
Well Water	Available
Hand Pumps	Available
Tubewell	Not available

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Population & Demographics (as per 2011 Census)

📊 Development & Performance Scores

🏘️ Villages in Badakusasthalli Gram Panchayat

🏛️ Local Governance & Urban Expansion

🏫 Education

🏥 Health Facilities

🌾 Agriculture & Economy

💧 Drinking Water & Sanitation

📬 Postal & Communication Services

🚌 Transport & Connectivity

🗺️ Geography & Nearby Landmarks

🗳️ Politics & Administrative Details

Best Places to Visit & Things To Do in Ganjam District, Odisha

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